DAY 1: Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet our representative at Airport. Traditional welcome with garlanding and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: Delhi-Jaipur(250 Kms – 05 hrs)
After morning at leisure drive to Jaipur – the fabled “pink city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendours, are now living monuments.
Arrive and check-in to the hotel.
DAY 3: Jaipur
After breakfast proceed to visit the dramatic hilltop fortress at Amber Fort with Elephant ride. Afternoon visit the unique Jantar Mantar(Observatory), Hawa Mahal(Palace of the Winds) and City Palace.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4: Jaipur-Agra(250 Kms – 05 hrs)
Morning drive leisurely to the city of Taj, Agra. Enroute visit the evocative city of Fatehpur Sikri(deserted Mughal city) and Bird Sanctuary. On arrival at Agra, check in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5: Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, including the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
(Taj Mahal Closed on Every Friday.)
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6: Agra-Khajuraho via Orchha
A short journey by Shatabdi Express train takes you to Jhansi station, from where you are transferred to Orchha. Post lunch take a tour of this historical site with magnificent temples and monuments of Orchha. Late afternoon drive to Khajuraho.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 7: Khajuraho
Full day sightseeing tour of the legendary temples of Khajuraho built in the 9th and 10th century are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one of the world’s artistic wonders. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Khajuraho-Varanasi(By Flight)
Morning free at leisure. Early afternoon flight to Varanasi – said to be India’s most sacred city, situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. As a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city, sunrise on the riverfront as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. It has a fascination uniquely its own, a quality of sublime beauty, a timeless eternal appeal. Varanasi is the city, which cannot be described, only experienced.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 9: Varanasi-Delhi(By Flight)
Morning take a boat cruise on the Ganges to observe the way of life of the pilgrims by the Ghats. Then visit Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Sarnath’s temples and Archaeological Museum are full of Buddhist art treasures. In the afternoon fly out to Delhi.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Delhi(Fly out)
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi, including Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and Kinari Bazaar. New Delhi, visit 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate, President’s House, Government Buildings, Parliament House and Lotus Temple. Transfer to the International Airport to board your homeward flight or connect to your onward destination.
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